Massage comb



April 1935- A. F. OGDEN, JR, ET AL 11,97,944,

MASSAGE COMB ,Filed March 31, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 1 Inveniors gym 2757/ /3 i y 6 J5? flwgaw M Aprrfifi 16, 19350 A. F. OGDEN, JR.. a-rm. 1,997,944

MASSAGE COMB Filed March 31, 1954 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 1! K ll?! XII Patented Apr. 16, 1935 MASSAGE COMB Alexander F. Ogden, Jr., and James A. Dobyns, Ashland, Ky.

Application March 31, 1934, Serial No. 718,460

1 Claim.

This invention appertains to new and useful improvements in combs especially adapted for massaging the scalp.

The principal object of'the present invention is to provide a massaging combj wherein a compartment is provided for containing a tonic, hair oil, shampoo fluid or the like, wherein means is provided for automatically feeding this substance to the scalp as the comb is being used.

During the course of the following specification, other important objects and advantages of the invention will become apparent to the reader.

In the drawings:

Figure 1 represents a perspective view of the comb. I

Figure 2 represents a perspective View of the case for the comb.

Figure 3 represents a vertical sectional view through the device.

Figure 4 represents a fragmentary top plan view of the comb, with the cap removed.

Figure 5 represents an enlarged fragmentary vertical sectional view through one of the teeth.

Figure 6 represents a perspectiveview in section of the flexible diaphragm. v

Figure 7 represents a sectional view transversely through several of the teeth, taken substantially on line 17 of Figure 1.

Figure 8 represents a fragmentary inside elevational view of the type of tooth shown in Figure 5.

Figure 9 represents a fragmentary vertical sectional view through a slightly modified form of tooth.

Figure 10 represents a bottom plan view of the tooth pad employed in conjunction with the type of tooth shown in Figure 5.

Referring to the drawings wherein like numerals designate like parts, it can be seen that numeral 5 represents the annular body providedwith a reduced and threaded portion 6 at its top, while its lower portion is divided into a multiplicity of teeth I, each of which is provided with a duct 8 extending from the basin 9 in the body 5 downwardly to the cut-away portion ID at the inside of thetooth at its free end. Numeral ll represents a rim tapering upwardly to the edge l2, and this rim is internally threaded to engage the threaded and. reduced portion 6 of the body 5, the inner portion of the rim ll being soconstructed as to provide a shoulder l3 which will clamp the outstanding flange portion M of the flexible diaphragm l5 against the upper edge of the reduced portion 6 of the body 5 when the rim II is applied to the body. The diaphragm I5 assumes normally the position shown in Figure 3 and has a flnger contact plate l6 suitably secured to the top side thereof and operative within the confines of the rim ll.

Each of the legs I may be provided with a recess I! for receiving the shank N3 of a rubber cap or pad 19 which is preferably provided with the concavity 20 on its bottom side. In the case of the type of leg 1 shown in Figure 9, the duct 8 extends downwardly through the central portion of the leg and registers with a duct 2| extending vertically in the shank H3 of the pad I9 which is also provided with a concavity 20 in the bottom side thereof. 7

Obviously, when pressure is applied to the plate l6 and the diaphragm is pressed inwardly, the space within the well 9 above the same will be constricted so that some of its contents will be forced outwardly through the duct 8. This operation can take place while the comb is being employed, either as a comb or as a massaging device.

While the foregoing specification sets forth the invention in specific terms, it is. to be understood that numerous changes in the shape, size and materials may be resorted to without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as claimed hereinafter.

What is claimed is:- 7

A comb of the character described comprising an annular body provided with a plurality of teeth extending therefrom, said body being provided with a basin therein and being externally threaded, a rim for engagement with the threaded portion of the body, a flexible diaphragm having its edge portion interposed between the rim and the adjacent edge of the said body, a plurality of ducts extending from the said basin and through the teeth to open to the atmosphere through the free ends of the said teeth, and a finger pressure plate secured to the said flexible diaphragm and, being operative within the confines of the said rim.

JAMESA. DOBYNS. ALEXANDER F. OGDEN, JR. 

